Stewardship 2026
How will I…?
How will I make a difference…love my neighbor…share joy?
Please view video and click button below to set up your pledge, or drop your pledge card in offering plate on November 15, 2026.
Donate to First Church
To make an online donation please click on the DONATE button, type amount and choose the designation from drop-down. See below for information on specific designations.
Your generosity blesses First Church with strength and vitality, and helps to support the ministry, missions, and programs of First Church. Thank you!
Donate Altar Flowers for a Loved One
Donating altar flowers is a meaningful way to honor loved ones and is part of our Inreach ministry. Each week the altar flowers are broken down into smaller arrangements and delivered to members of the congregation. We have many weeks available in the new year. If you would like to donate and view available dates, please use this ONLINE FORM, or you may reach out to the church office at 860-233-9605 or office.manager@whfirstchurch.org. All donors will be acknowledged in our weekly Happenings newsletter and Sunday Notes.
Please note, the price of arrangements range from $100 to 140 (subject to change).
Light the Steeple
Link is available for anyone to sponsor the steeple lighting for a week in honor of, or in memory of a loved one for just $25 per week. Please pick your date at least one week in advance of desired week. All donors will be acknowledged in our weekly Happenings newsletter and Sunday Notes.
Reach Out Monthly Collection
First Church focuses on one of our Reach Out Partners each month to help raise awareness and money for their cause. Please click to read up and donate: HERE for this months’ Reach Out.
Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance aka: GHIAA
If you have questions about this, or if you want to participate in either or both parts of this new initiative, please email Linda Bronstein (lindadiane275@gmail.com) or Terry Schmitt (terryschmittwh@gmail.com). Thank you! If you give to First online you will find GHIAA in the list of designations to direct your donation. If you write a check, please write “GHIAA” in the memo line. HERE
Music & Fine Arts
Organ & Carillon Fund
Our music is a big part of what we offer here at First Church. From choirs to concerts, and organ, hand bells and carillon; they all need your support. Please designate a donation to “Music & Fine Arts” or “Organ & Carillon Fund” HERE
Checks can be mailed to the church. Please indicate the fund, of your choice, in the memo line of your check.
First Church West Hartford
12 S. Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
In-Person
Donations can be made by cash or check in the collection plate during the Offertory in Sunday Worship. Use a pew envelope to designate a specific recipient.
Set-up ACH Bank Transfer
CLICK LINK HERE and follow instructions. Please contact business manager, Kathleen Allen with questions.
Stock Gift
It’s easy to give gifts of stocks and securities to First Church. For more information on how to give gifts of securities, simply reach out to our appointed, local Financial Advisor Sue Banville at Edward Jones in West Hartford at 860-521-2119.